Vehicle recall 93V057000 · April 15, 1993
Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer
The roll pins securing the ignition lock in the steering column housing can separate or move out of position.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The roll pins securing the ignition lock in the steering column housing can separate or move out of position.
- Consequence
- The ignition lock cylinder may disengage from thesteering column housing which could cause the steering column to lock up,resulting in loss of vehicle control and a possible accident.
- Remedy
- If one or both of the roll pins are missing or not fully inserted, the ignition lock housing will be replaced, along with the door-locks and the liftgate or deck-lid locks so that key compatibility is maintained. If both pins are present and fully inserted, a plastic snap-on sleeve will be installed as a precaution to prevent the roll pins from coming out.
- Notes
- System: steering.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 93V057000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 15, 1993
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- June 25, 1993
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 91,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Escort (1991): 1991
- Mercury Tracer (1991): 1991
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